Month guide · Pattaya · Thailand
Pattaya in August
What August is really like in Pattaya: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
August is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 32°C (90°F), lows of 25°C (77°F), about 15 rainy days and roughly 12.5 hours of daylight. Wet and humid, but rarely rainy all day; busy with summer holidaymakers.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 32°C (90°F) / 25°C (77°F)
- Rainy days
- About 15
- Daylight
- About 12.5 hours
- Sea temperature
- 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in August
August is the 7th-warmest month in Pattaya: days average 32°C (90°F) against a yearly average high of 32°C (90°F), and nights fall to about 25°C (77°F). Rain falls on roughly 15 of its 31 days. Compared with July (33°C (91°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs stay near 32°C (90°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 06:05
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 18:38
- Daylight
- About 12.5 hours
- Sea
- 29°C (84°F)
Hot season (March–May). Very hot and humid, mostly dry, with Songkran water fights in April.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 3 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in January). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in August
August has no major recurring festival in Pattaya, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in August
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Market · East Pattaya
Pattaya Floating Market
A purpose-built market of wooden walkways and canals on Sukhumvit Road, divided into zones for Thailand's four regions, with food sold from boats, handicrafts and cultural shows.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Food
- Kids
- Shopping
Experience · Central Pattaya
Tiffany's Show
Book seats a day ahead, and choose an early show if travelling with older children or tired from the beach.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- After dark
- Rainy day
- Couples
Aquarium · Central Pattaya
Underwater World Pattaya
An aquarium on Sukhumvit Road where a walk-through tunnel passes beneath sharks, rays and turtles, with smaller tanks of reef fish, jellyfish and touch pools.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
Museum · Central Pattaya
Art in Paradise
Go with a friend or family member to take each other's photos, and follow the marked camera spots for the best effect.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Photo spot
The sea averages 29°C (84°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Pattaya.
What to pack
For highs near 32°C, lows near 25°C and 15 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Pattaya?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, November–February are better overall. Compare every month.
Pattaya in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Pattaya?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Wet and humid, but rarely rainy all day; busy with summer holidaymakers.
+How warm is Pattaya in August?
Average highs are around 32°C (90°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Pattaya in August?
Expect rain on about 15 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.